alexandria park community school

ALEXANDRIA PARK

COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Year 12 assessment information HSC 2021 This information is for Higher School Certificate students at Alexandria Park Community

School (APCS) and their parents/carers. We advise students to discuss this information with

their parents/carers and to contact the school if they have any questions or concerns. This is

an important document that students and parents/carers will need to refer to throughout the

year.

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SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE HSC ........................................................................................................... 4

ASSESSMENT IN STAGE 6 ...................................................................................................................................... 4

LIFE SKILLS ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

FOLLOWING EXAM ROOM PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................. 13 ILLNESS OR MISADVENTURE APPLICATION FORM .................................................................................................. 14

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF HSC ASSESSMENT TASK ................................................................................ 15

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION AND SCHEDULES .................................................................................................. 18

ENGLISH STANDARD......................................................................................................................................... 19

ENGLISH ADVANCED ........................................................................................................................................ 20

ENGLISH EAL/D ................................................................................................................................................ 21

ENGLISH STUDIES (CATEGORY B COURSE) ......................................................................................................... 22

ENGLISH EXTENSION 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 23

ENGLISH EXTENSION 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 24

VISUAL ARTS .................................................................................................................................................... 25

ABORIGINAL STUDIES ....................................................................................................................................... 26

ANCIENT HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................ 27

BUSINESS STUDIES ........................................................................................................................................... 28

ECONOMICS..................................................................................................................................................... 29

HISTORY EXTENSION ........................................................................................................................................ 30

LEGAL STUDIES................................................................................................................................................. 31

MODERN HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................... 32

WORK STUDIES ................................................................................................................................................ 33

MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1 (CATEGORY B COURSE) ........................................................................................ 34

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MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2 ............................................................................................................................ 35

MATHEMATICS ADVANCED .............................................................................................................................. 36

MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 ........................................................................................................................... 37

MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2 ........................................................................................................................... 38

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY STUDIES ................................................................................................................. 39

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ....................................................................... 40

SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION ................................................................................................................. 41

BIOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................................... 42

CHEMISTRY ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 44

ENGINEERING STUDIES ..................................................................................................................................... 45

PHYSICS ........................................................................................................................................................... 46

HOSPITALITY .................................................................................................................................................... 47

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES CHECKLIST............................................................................................................. 49

ASSESSMENT PLANNER 2020-2021 ................................................................................................................... 50

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Satisfactory completion of the HSC

Students must follow NESA course requirements and show they have: 1. followed the course; 2. applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences

provided in the course by the school; and 3. achieved some or all of the course outcomes.

(HSC booklet page 12 and the online NESA ACE manual)

To satisfactorily complete a Higher School Certificate course, students must follow NESA course requirements (see above) and:

a. Have gained the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or equivalent. b. Have attended 85% of the available school days. c. Have completed HSC: All My Own Work on the NESA website. d. Complete all the requirements of the course (including VET work placement) such as class

work, homework, examinations and assessment tasks. e. Make a serious attempt at assessment tasks and examinations, which contribute to more than

50% of available school assessment marks. f. Complete a pattern of study requirement to be found on page 17. g. Satisfactorily complete the NESA minimum standards in numeracy, reading and writing

at level 3 or 4.

Assessment in Stage 6 In NSW there are three types of assessment: Assessment for, Assessment as, Assessment of Learning

• Assessment for learning is formative assessment and occurs throughout the learning process. • Assessment as learning involves student reflection on their learning. • Assessment of learning is a formal or summative assessment task which is standards

referenced and contributes towards the student’s HSC mark. For the successful completion of the HSC students need to demonstrate that they complete all the course outcomes. Some outcomes are part of a summative assessment process and marked formally whereas other outcomes are demonstrated through formative assessment. Not all outcomes have to be summatively assessed but the student must demonstrate competency or achievement in all course outcomes and this is generally achieved through the successful completion of classwork.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses • Students do not receive an assessment mark for VET courses. • Students may elect to undertake the optional written HSC examination. • Work placement is a mandatory HSC requirement of each VET course. • For each course, a minimum number of 35 hours per year are required in the workplace.

https://ace.nesa.nsw.edu.au/ace-4016

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-all-my-own-work

https://syllabus.nesa.nsw.edu.au/assets/global/files/years-11-12-assessment-advice.pdf

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APCS Policies and Procedures

The policies and procedures at APCS follow those detailed in your 2018 Higher School Certificate Rules and Procedures booklet (HSC booklet).

School based assessment tasks

A. You will be given at least two weeks written notice for a formal assessment task. You will sign for this notification which will explain:

a. the type of task (e.g. in-class, submitted, performance, practical) b. the timing of the task or the time and date due c. the weighting of the task (e.g. 20%) d. the outcomes being assessed and e. the assessment criteria f. instructions for submission.

B. In school examinations, you must follow the same procedures as for the Higher School Certificate (pages 16-19 of HSC booklet).

Absence due to illness or misadventure

If you are away on the day of an assessment task or examination (illness or injury) or for some reason your performance has been affected during a task or examination (misadventure) you should complete the illness/misadventure form (page 12 of this booklet) and give to the Head Teacher for that subject. Please note the following:

i. Illness or injury – means you are too sick to attend school. ii. Misadventure – is when something out-of-the-ordinary (e.g. an accident) has happened which is

beyond your control and you believe your performance in the task has been negatively affected.

Extensions If a student has prior knowledge of a circumstance that will impact on their ability to submit a task on the due date or attend an in-class task, test or examination, they must request an Extension Application Form from the Deputy Principal or Head Teacher or access it on the school’s website. This form should be submitted to the faculty Head Teacher at least five school days BEFORE the assessment task due date.

Appeals Students have the right to ask their teacher to review a mark at the time a task is returned but cannot appeal against the teacher’s judgement.

Students can appeal to the APCS Appeals Committee to review a student’s rank order only if:

• the weightings specified in the assessment program are not those stated by NESA • the weightings for tasks are not consistent with those specified by the published policy • there are computational or clerical errors.

The school’s Appeals Committee, comprising of the secondary Deputy Principal, the subject Head Teacher and another Head Teacher, will investigate the claim by reviewing and examining appropriate records and report its findings to the student. Students may appeal to NESA if they consider the processed of the review were not carried out properly (refer to the ACE manual on the NESA website).

https://ace.nesa.nsw.edu.au/higher-school-certificate/internal-assessment/school-reviews

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Penalties for not completing tasks, non-serious attempts or late submission

If you fail to make a serious attempt at a formal assessment task or examination: a. you will be given a formal warning of a non-serious attempt b. be required to re-sit or re-submit the task and c. you may be awarded zero for the task.

Refer to the flow chart on page 9 which shows the process for an N determination

Honesty, integrity and malpractice

It is important you understand that honesty and integrity must be maintained and if you do not then you will be committing malpractice (pages 8-9 of the HSC booklet and the All My Own Work site). Plagiarism, a form of malpractice, means copying or using work that is not your own and it is cheating. A student guilty of malpractice will have their name recorded on the NESA Register of Malpractice for HSC assessment tasks and an official N-Warning letter will be issued (pages 8-10, 14 of HSC booklet).

Technology and Assessments

Technology failure is not a valid reason for failure to submit an assessment task on time. Students should:

• continually back up all work on the hard drive of your computer and on an external portable storage media (such as a USB drive). You might also consider emailing it to yourself.

• Tasks which are to be submitted electronically should be checked well before the due date to ensure that data can be accessed at school.

• Check the compatibility of your home software with the school’s technology. • Save a copy of the final version of your task to an email address that can be accessed at school (such as

your [email protected] email account), as well as bringing it to school on external portable storage media.

• A student presenting work produced via computer or submitting work online who experiences computer/technology difficulties or printer failure must follow these procedures by applying for misadventure on the date the task was due by:

a. completing a misadventure form (from the secondary Deputy Principal or Head Teacher of that course)

b. presenting it to the Head Teacher of that subject before school along with documentary evidence, such as a note from home

c. submitting any saved work on a USB drive and d. submitting any hard copies of drafts, rough notes, USB.

N Determination warning

If a student is not meeting the course requirements (1, 2 or 3 on p. 4 of this booklet) or fails to complete an assessment task they are given what is termed a non-completion warning (or N completion determination). A copy is also posted home, which outlines:

a. any issues of concern or outstanding work and b. the date by which students should redeem the outcomes of the missed work. c. If a student is to be given a non-completion (‘N’) determination because of failure to complete tasks

which contribute in excess of 50 percent of the final assessment marks in that course, the principal will inform NESA.

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-all-my-own-work

mailto:[email protected]

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The ‘Warning Letter’ process

If you are not working and if you are not attending school and classes regularly (i.e. above 85%) you may be at risk of not meeting the requirements to gain your HSC. If this is the case then teachers will give you formal warnings in writing, as follows:

a. Warning 1 – A ‘FIRST’ formal warning letter will be sent by your class teacher and the Head Teacher outlining work that is to be completed and a due date. This letter will be handed to the student and a copy posted to the parent/carer.

If the work is not completed and/or there is no improvement, then:

b. Warning 2 – A ‘SECOND’ formal warning letter will be issued, and an interview will be organised with the Head Teacher and your parent/guardian.

If this work is not completed and there is still no improvement, then:

c. FINAL Warning - You will be interviewed by the Deputy Principal and a ‘THIRD and FINAL’ formal warning letter will be issued. The Deputy Principal or Principal will organise an interview with your parent/carer.

If after these warnings there is still no improvement, the Principal will conduct an interview with you and your parent(s)/carer where the ‘N’ determination will be formally made. ‘N’ Determination If you fail to comply with NESA’s requirements for the Higher School Certificate, you will receive an ‘N’ determination. This means that the course will not appear on the Record of Achievement and in some cases, this will mean that you will be ineligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate.

Further information A copy of the Assessment, Certification and Examination (ACE) Manual is available on the NESA website (in the Manuals section). The URL is www.NESA.nsw.edu.au/manuals

Disability Provisions and Adjustments

Students with a disability (evidence-based) may be allowed a range of adjustments for tasks and examinations, including the HSC examination. For more information please contact the school’s learning and support coordinator and read the NESA guideline at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/disability-provisions

Expulsion from school

You need to be aware that unsatisfactory participation in learning and/or non-serious attempts to meet course objectives may result in expulsion from the school. If the Principal is considering this action:

i. a warning letter will be issued ii. a course of improvement will be developed and iii. an interview with your parents/carers will occur.

http://www.bostes.nsw.edu.au/manuals

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/disability-provisions

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HSC course completion criteria

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N-Determination Flowchart

This process is to be followed for each course for the Higher School Certificate. This flowchart is designed to assist students and parents/carers to understand the process.

1st

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Student concern Intervention(s) Support provided for student Classwork not completed

Parental contact may be appropriate before a 1st N-warning letter through:

• letter of concern • telephone call

1st N-warning letter

Will involve: • phone call home from teacher in

consultation with HT • reissuing copies of

tasks/classwork/textbook work • providing alternative tasks

and may also include:

• arranging time to work with students

• review of student progress by HT OR

Assessment task not complete/submitted on time


Will involve: • attaching copy of assessment task • phone call home from teacher in

consultation with HT and may also include:

• providing direction on location of resources

• discussing requirements of the task with student

• seeking student acknowledgement of task expectations

• accepting work submitted late (although zero penalty still applies)

• review of student progress by HT OR

Non serious attempt.


Will involve: • reissuing assessment task

or • providing alternative task • phone call home from teacher in

consultation with HT and may also include:



• organizing an alternative time to complete task

• review of student progress by HT Continual consultation to occur between teacher and HT

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2n

d e

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nt


2nd N-warning letter

Will involve: • reissuing copies of

tasks/classwork/textbook work or

• providing alternative tasks • discussion with HT • phone call home from HT


• arranging time to work with students

• review of student progress by HT of year group

OR Assessment task not complete/submitted on time.


Will involve: • attaching copy of assessment task • discussion with HT • phone call home from HT






OR Non serious attempt


Will involve: • reissuing assessment task

or • providing alternative task • discussion with Head Teacher • phone call home from HT




• organizing an alternative time to complete task


OR

1st N-warning letter not actioned


Will involve: • attaching copy of assessment

task/classwork/textbook work • issuing final date for submission of

work • discussion with Head Teacher • phone call home from HT





• review of student progress by HT f year group

Referral & consultation with Deputy Principal to initiate joint monitoring process

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3rd

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nt


Immediate referral to DP and

3rd and final warning letter

Will involve: • phone call home from Head

Teacher/Deputy Principal/Principal • discussion with Head Teacher/Deputy

Principal/Principal

• reissuing copies of tasks/classwork/textbook work

and may also include: • arranging time to work with

students • providing alternative tasks

OR

Assessment task not complete/submitted on time



Will involve: • attaching copy of assessment task • phone call home from Head


Principal/Principal





OR

Non serious attempt



Will involve: • reissuing assessment task • phone call home from Head


Principal/Principal




OR

Previous N-warning letter(s) not actioned



Will involve: • reissuing assessment task • phone call home from Head


Principal/Principal





Parent interview with Principal and

N-Determination may be issued

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Life Skills

What

evidence of

learning is

required?

How will this

evidence be

gathered?

Is there sufficient evidence that

students have made progress as a

result of these

experiences?

How will

feedback be

provided?

Teachers reflect on

student performance

in relation to Life

Skills outcomes.

Individual student

outcomes need to be

reviewed often to

ensure maintenance and generalisation of

knowledge, understanding and skills across a range

of environments.

Feedback to students

The teacher

provides appropriate

feedback during and at the end of

activities for

individual students.

This can be through oral, visual or

tangible forms .

Content and

Learning Experiences

Instruction, teaching and learning

experiences are

planned to meet the

individual student’s appropriate

outcomes. Whole class programs

accommodate for the

learning needs of all students.

Strategies for gathering evidence

of learning in relation to Life

Skills outcomes may include:

Observations of

physical responses, engagement in teaching and

learning, performance in

practical activities, participation in

group work , Written responses

such as diary entries ,

oral reports and presentations, visual

displays such

as collage, sketching/graphic

communication .

Students will be assessed

in relation to the selected Life Skills outcomes.

Learning for

students undertaking

Life Skills outcomes

and content will be

specific to the individual student.

What content,

learning experiences

and instruction will allow students to

demonstrate these

outcomes?

OUTCOMES The selection of Life Skills outcomes is informed by collaborative

curriculum planning (Individual Education Plan) for each individual student

Although there are no formal assessments tasks in Life Skills students are

encouraged to attempt modified tasks to demonstrate the identification of

achieved Life Skills outcomes for each Life Skills course undertaken.

The Learning and Support team work closely with teachers in making the

work accessible for Life Skills students.

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Examination Rules and Expectations

At APCS examinations follow the same rules and expectations that apply in the Higher School Certificate along with some rules specific to APCS. Closer to your school-based examination you will be issued with these rules in writing, along with your examination timetable. APCS rules include the following: FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM IS REQUIRED TO BE WORN DURING ALL EXAMINATIONS, INCLUDING THE HSC.

Following exam room procedures Check your desk and papers carefully Before starting each exam, you must sit at the desk that shows your name and student number. Desks may be set up differently at each exam. Make sure that you have the correct exam paper for the course you have entered. When the supervisor asks you to, you must also check that no pages are missing from your exam paper. You will have a set reading time for each paper. During this time, you must not write, use any equipment, including highlighters*, or mark your paper in any way. If you are allowed a dictionary, you can read it but you cannot write on or mark it during reading time. You must not:

• write on anything other than writing books, answer booklets or other writing material provided by the presiding officer. You should not write on any other equipment including

your body, clothing or tissues

• leave the room, except in an emergency. If you have to leave and want to come back to continue the exam, you must be supervised while you are out of the room

• leave (finish) the exam in the first hour. Your school may not allow any students to leave early

• leave the exam in the last 15 minutes

• take an exam paper out of the room. Speak to your teacher if you want to see a paper afterwards.

Behave politely and take exams seriously

Equipment List can be found at: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/rules-and-processes/exam-equipment-list Note that you must use black pens.

You have been issued with a 2021 HSC Rules and Procedures Guide by NESA. Students online is a site you should become familiar with: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/93317702-e7e8-4f9a-be83-d5c04078b0a2/2020-hsc-rules-and-procedures.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/rules-and-processes/exam-equipment-list



https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/93317702-e7e8-4f9a-be83-d5c04078b0a2/2020-hsc-rules-and-procedures.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=




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Alexandria Park Community School

Illness or Misadventure Application Form

Name: _________________________ Task Due Date: _________ Task number: _________ KLA/Subject: ____________________ Class Teacher: _______________ Weighting _____% Task Description:

Hand in task Oral Presentation

Examination Other __________________________

Reason for Appeal:

Illness Misadventure

Process Other _________________________

Were Disability Provisions provided for this assessment task? Yes/ No If yes, what were they? ___________________________________________________________ Details for appeal: (Attach supporting documentation) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Confidential: Principal (or nominee) to contact. Please provide phone number. _________________

Signatures: Student _________________ Parent/Carer: ______________ Date: _____________

Head Teacher Recommendation:

Complete the form to this point and submit this form to the Deputy Principal: Date Received _______ Sign ______

APPEALS COMMITTEE USE ONLY

Upheld Dismissed

Comment: _________________________________________________________________________

Signatures: DP__________________________ Date: ________

Checklist: Medical certificate and/or supporting documentation is attached Submission is within timeframes outlined in the Assessment Guidelines Communication of appeal and outcomes of appeal to HTs /teaching staff via email Communication of outcomes of appeal to student and parent Details of appeal and outcomes of appeal recorded in Sentral Committee discussed the appeal with HT/s

Upheld Dismissed Estimate to be given, ranking to be maintained Alternative task to be set, rank to be maintained Alternate task to be completed, rank can improve Task to be completed Marks to be revisited Other ___________________________

Zero marks to be awarded to completed task Marks to count Marks to be deducted Task to be completed, ranking cannot improve Other___________________________

Comment: HT Sign:

Alexandria Park Community School

Application for Extension of HSC Assessment Task

Student’s name Subject Title of Assessment Task

Class teacher Head Teacher Assessment task due date

Reason for the extension (please tick a box and provide specific details):

Illness : ❑_________________________________

Misadventure: ❑ _________________________________

Other (please specify) ❑ _________________________________

List of documentation attached:

Doctor’s certificate: ❑ Letter from parents/carers: ❑

Other (please specify): ❑_______________________________

Student’s signature: ___________________________________________________________ Parent’s/Carer’s signature: ___________________________________________________________ Class teacher’s signature: ___________________________________________________________ I do / do not support this application for: ___________________________________________________________

Office Use Only Head Teacher: Date received from student:

Decision: Yes ❑ No❑

Reason for approval/disapproval:

New due date: Head Teacher’s signature:

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NESA HSC Terminology - A Glossary of Key Words

Key Word Meaning Account Account for: state reasons for, report on. Give an account of: narrate a

series of events or transactions

Analyse Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications

Apply Use, utilise, employ in a particular situation

Appreciate Make a judgment about the value of

Assess Make a judgment of value, quality, outcomes, results or size

Calculate Ascertain / determine from given facts, figures or information

Clarify Make clear or plain

Classify Arrange or include in classes / categories

Compare Show how things are similar or different

Construct Make, build, put together items or arguments

Critically (analyse/evaluate)

Add a degree of level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analysis / evaluation)

Deduce Draw conclusions

Define State meaning and identify essential qualities

Demonstrate Show by example

Describe Provide characteristics and features

Discuss Identify issues and provide points for and / or against

Distinguish Recognise or note / indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between

Evaluate Make a judgment based on criteria; determine the value of

Examine Inquire into

Explain Relate cause and effect; make the relationship between things evident; provide why and/or how

Extract Choose relevant and / or appropriate details

Extrapolate Infer from what is known

Identify Recognise and name

Interpret Draw meaning from

Investigate Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about

Justify Support an argument or conclusion

Outline Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of

Predict Suggest what may happen based on available information

Propose Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action

Recall Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences

Recommend Provide reasons in favour

Recount Retell a series of events

Summarise Express, concisely, the relevant details

Synthesise Putting together various elements to make a whole

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Certain patterns of study and course requirements apply to your completing year 12

You must satisfactorily complete:

▪ a preliminary pattern of study that includes at least 12 units

▪ an HSC pattern of study that includes at least 10 units.

Both patterns of study must include at least:

▪ 6 units of Board Developed Courses

▪ 2 units of a Board Developed Course in English

▪ 3 courses of 2 or more units (either Board Developed or Board Endorsed Courses)

▪ 4 subjects. Some courses have certain rules and prerequisites. For example, you can include English Studies in your 6 units of Board Developed Courses, but you can only count it in the units that UAC uses to calculate an ATAR if you do the optional exam. If you do the optional exam in both English Studies and Mathematics Standard 1 or a VET course, only the units for English Studies can be used to calculate your ATAR. There are also specific eligibility rules for some Languages courses, such as Beginners and Language (e.g. Chinese) in Context, to ensure your course is at the appropriate level for your experience. Enrolling in a course that you are not eligible for could put your HSC at risk, so carefully check your eligibility for all courses for which you are entered – through your NESA Students Online account at

https://studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au/

Make sure you are entered for all your courses You must be entered with NESA for all courses you are attempting this year. This includes any courses outside your school or college that your principal has approved, like VET or distance education courses, and study with an outside tutor. Your school will give you a Confirmation of Entry showing your personal details, courses and whether or not you are eligible for an HSC and an ATAR. You must sign the declaration on the Confirmation of Entry and return it to your school. If you would like an ATAR so you can apply to universities, make sure your ATAR eligibility is recorded on your Confirmation of Entry.

Your Students Online account will show key details Your Students Online account will be updated when we receive your Confirmation of Entry. You can then log in with your student number and PIN to see messages from us and study details, like your grades for Years 10 and 11. You will also be able to view your exam timetable, assessment ranks and HSC results when they become available.

Check your Confirmation of Entry closely When you get your Confirmation of Entry, please check it carefully and tell your school about any changes as soon as possible, and no later than the end of Term 2. You will then receive a new Confirmation of Entry, which you must sign and return to your school. After Term 2, withdrawing from a course (including an Extension course) is the only change allowed. If you transfer to another school after entering for the HSC, make sure that your new school gives you a new Confirmation of Entry to sign.

Update any contact details straight away

If you change your postal address, email address or mobile phone number during your HSC, log into

Students Online and update your details. We need your current contact details to send you important information, like:

▪ exam details

▪ the status of applications for disability provisions

▪ nomination letters for showcase events

▪ your HSC results.

If you are eligible for an ATAR, make sure you update your details with UAC as well.

http://www.k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc




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Assessment Information and Schedules

for all HSC Subject Areas

(including VET)

2020 – 2021 for the 2021 HSC

Some advertised dates for assessment tasks in this booklet may change during the course.

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English Standard

NESA HSC syllabus outcomes EN12-1 independently responds to and composes complex texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure EN12-2 uses, evaluates and justifies processes, skills and knowledge required to effectively respond to and compose texts in different modes, media and technologies EN12-3 analyses and uses language forms, features and structures of texts and justifies their appropriateness for purpose, audience and context and explains effects on meaning EN12-4 adapts and applies knowledge, skills and understanding of language concepts and literary devices into new and different contexts EN12-5 thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively, analytically and discerningly to respond to and compose texts that include considered and detailed information, ideas and arguments EN12-6 investigates and explains the relationships between texts EN12-7 explains and evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds EN12-8 explains and assesses cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning EN12-9 reflects on, assesses and monitors own learning and refines individual and collaborative processes as an independent learner

NESA HSC examination specifications

The examination will consist of two written examination papers worth 100 marks.

Paper 1: Common Module – Texts and Human Experiences

Paper 2: Modules

The time allowed is 1 hour and 30 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections.

The time allowed is 2 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of three sections.

Section 1: 20 marks Section 2: 20 marks Section 1: Module A 20 marks

Section 2: Module B 20 marks

Section 3: Module C 20 marks

There will be four to five short-answer questions. Questions may contain parts. Questions will be based on stimulus and/or unseen texts related to the Common Module. At least two items will be common to English Advanced and at least two items will be common to English Studies.

There will be one question. The question will require a sustained response based on the candidate’s prescribed text. This question may include stimulus and/or unseen texts. This question will be common to English Studies, English Standard and English Advanced.

There will be one question. The question will require a sustained response based on the candidate’s prescribed text. This question may include a stimulus.


There will be one question. The question may contain up to two parts. The question will require an imaginative, discursive, persuasive, informative or reflective response. The question may require students to reflect on one or more of their prescribed texts. This question may include a stimulus and/or unseen texts.

NESA School-based Assessment requirements

Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task component weighting %

Nature of task Common Module –Texts and Human Experiences Essay

Module A: Language, Identity and Culture multimodal

Module B: Close Study of Literature & Craft of Writing (25%) (imaginative + reflection)

Trial examination

Components Assessment component breakdowns A Knowledge and understanding of course content

5 20 10 15 50

B Skills in responding to texts and communication of ideas appropriate to audience, purpose and context across all modes

10 10 25 5 50

Task total % 15 30 35 20

100 Date due – week beginning

30/11/2020 22/03/2021 21/06/2021 Trial period Term 3

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English Advanced NESA HSC syllabus outcomes EA12-1 independently responds to, composes and evaluates a range of complex texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure EA12-2 uses, evaluates and justifies processes, skills and knowledge required to effectively respond to and compose texts in different modes, media and technologies EA12-3 critically analyses and uses language forms, features and structures of texts justifying appropriateness for specific purpose s, audiences and contexts and evaluates their effects on meaning EA12-4 strategically adapts and applies knowledge, skills and understanding of language concepts and literary devices in new and different contexts EA12-5 thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively, critically and discerningly to respond to, evaluate and compose texts that synthesise complex information, ideas and arguments EA12-6 investigates and evaluates the relationships between texts EA12-7 evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds and recognises how they are valued EA12-8 explains and evaluates nuanced cultural assumptions and values in texts and their effects on meaning EA12-9 reflects on, evaluates and monitors own learning and refines individual and collaborative processes as an independent learner


The examination will consist of two written examination papers worth 100 marks.

Paper 1: Common Module – Texts and Human Experiences

Paper 2: Modules

The time allowed is 1 hour and 30 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections.

The time allowed is 2 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of three sections.

Section 1: 20 marks Section 2: 20 marks Section 1: Module A 20 marks

Section 2: Module B 20 marks

Section 3: Module C 20 marks

There will be four to five short-answer questions. Questions may contain parts. Questions will be based on stimulus and/or unseen texts related to the Common Module. At least two items will be common to English Standard.

There will be one question. The question will require a sustained response based on the candidate’s prescribed text. This question may include stimulus and/or unseen texts. This question will be common to English Studies, English Standard and English Advanced.

There will be one question. The question will require a sustained response based on the candidate’s prescribed texts. This question may include a stimulus.


There will be one question. The question may contain up to two parts. The question will require an imaginative, discursive, persuasive, informative or reflective response. The question may require students to reflect on one or more of their prescribed texts. This question may include a stimulus and/or unseen texts.



Nature of task Common Module –Texts and Human Experiences

Module A: Textual Conversations & Craft of Writing (25%) + multimodal

Module B: Critical Study of Literature

Trial examination


5 15 15 15 50


10 20 15 5 50

Task total % 15 35 30 20



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English EAL/D NESA HSC syllabus outcomes EAL12-1A responds to, composes and evaluates a range of complex and sustained texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure EAL12-1B communicates information, ideas and opinions in a range of familiar and unfamiliar personal, social and academic contexts EAL12-2 uses, evaluates and justifies processes, skills and knowledge necessary for responding to and composing a wide range of texts in different media and technologies EAL12-3 identifies, selects and uses language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts, and analyses and evaluates their effects on meaning EAL12-4 applies and adapts knowledge, skills and understanding of literary devices, language concepts and mechanics into new and different contexts EAL12-5 thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically to respond to, represent and evaluate complex ideas, information and arguments in a wide range of texts EAL12-6 investigates and evaluates the relationships between texts EAL12-7 integrates understanding of the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds EAL12-8 analyses and evaluates cultural references and perspectives in texts and examines their effects on meaning EAL12-9 reflects on, assesses and monitors own learning and refines individual and collaborative processes as an independent learner


The examination will consist of two written papers worth 85 marks and a listening paper worth 15 marks. Paper 1: Common Module – Texts and Human Experiences

Paper 2: Module B and Module C

Listening Paper 15 marks

Paper 1: Module A and Focus on Writing The time allowed is 1 hour and 30 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections.

The time allowed is 1 hour plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections.

The time allowed is 30 minutes including listening time.

Section 1: 30 marks Section 2: 20 marks Section I: Module B – Language, Identity and Culture (20 marks)

Section II: Module C – Close Study of Texts (20 marks)

There will be four to six questions. Questions may require an objective or short-answer response. Listening material will relate to content explored in Module A and/or Module B. Questions will assess the ability of candidates to listen with understanding and to respond to a range of verbal cues.

This section consists of two parts. Part A (15 marks) There will be three or four questions based on stimulus and/or unseen texts related to Module A. Questions may contain parts. Part B (15 marks) There will be one question based on the candidate’s prescribed text. This question may include a stimulus.

Section II: Focus on Writing (15 marks) There will be one question which may contain parts. The question will require an imaginative, discursive, persuasive or informative response. This question may include a stimulus and/or an unseen text.





Nature of task

Module A: Texts and Human Experiences

Module B: Language, Identity and Culture multimodal presentation (including listening)

Module D: Focus on Writing Writing portfolio

Paper 1 (Modules A & D) Paper 2 (Modules B & C) + Listening Trial HSC Examination


10 15 10 15 50


10 10 15 15 50

Task total % 20 25 25 30



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English Studies (Category B course) NESA HSC syllabus outcomes ES12-1 comprehends and responds analytically and imaginatively to a range of texts, including short and extended texts, literary texts and texts from academic, community, workplace and social contexts for a variety of purposes ES12-2 identifies, uses and assesses strategies to comprehend increasingly complex and sustained written, spoken, visual, multimodal and digital texts that have been composed for different purposes and contexts ES12-3 accesses, comprehends and uses information to communicate in a variety of ways ES12-4 composes proficient texts in different forms ES12-5 develops knowledge, understanding and appreciation of how language is used, identifying and explaining specific language forms and features in texts that convey meaning to different audiences ES12-6 uses appropriate strategies to compose texts for different modes, media, audiences, contexts and purposes ES12-7 represents own ideas in critical, interpretive and imaginative texts ES12-8 understands and explains the relationships between texts ES12-9 identifies and explores ideas, values, points of view and attitudes expressed in texts, and explains ways in which texts may influence, engage and persuade different audiences ES12-10 monitors and reflects on own learning and adjusts individual and collaborative processes to develop as a more independent lea rner


The examination will consist of one written examination paper worth 70 marks in total. The time allowed is 2 hours and 30 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of four sections. Section I: Common Module – Texts and Human Experiences (20 marks)

Section II: Common Module – Texts and Human Experiences (20 marks)

Section III: Elective modules (15 marks)

Section IV: Writing Skills (15 marks)

There will be five to six questions. Questions may contain short-answer and objective-response parts. Questions will be based on stimulus and/or unseen texts related to the Common Module. At least two items will be common to English Standard.

There will be one question. The question will require a sustained response based on the candidate’s prescribed text. This question may include stimulus and/or unseen texts. This question will be common to English Studies, English Standard and English Advanced

There will be one question. The question will require a sustained response based on one of the candidate’s syllabus modules using the texts studied. This question may include a stimulus.

There will be one question. The question will require an imaginative, persuasive, informative or reflective response to stimulus and/or unseen text.



Nature of task Mandatory module: Texts and Human Experiences Book review presentation

Research task Elective module: Multimodal presentation based on group research

Trial HSC Examination Mandatory module and Elective/s Trial HSC Examination

Collection of classwork All modules Portfolio of class work


10 15 10 15 50

B Skills in: • comprehending texts • communicating ideas • using language accurately,

appropriately and effectively

10 15 10 15 50

Task total % 20 30 20 30


30/11/2020 22/03/2021 Trial period Term 3

23/08/2021

Please Note: Students who elect to do the Optional HSC Examination for this Course so that it may be used to calculate an ATAR will be required to sit a Trial HSC Examination in Term 3 Weeks 2/3. Information about the Trial examination will be provided to those students at the end of Term 2.

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English Extension 1

NESA HSC syllabus outcomes EE12-1 demonstrates and applies insightful understanding of the dynamic, often subtle, relationship between text, purpose, audience and context, across a range of modes, media and technologies EE12-2 analyses and experiments with language forms, features and structures of complex texts, discerningly evaluating their effects on meaning for different purposes, audiences and contexts EE12-3 independently investigates, interprets and synthesises critical and creative texts to analyse and evaluate different ways of valuing texts in order to inform and refine response to and composition of sophisticated texts EE12-4 critically evaluates how perspectives, including the cultural assumptions and values that underpin those perspectives, are represented in texts EE12-5 reflects on and evaluates the development of their conceptual understanding and the independent and collaborative writing and creative processes NESA HSC examination specifications

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 50 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections Section I – Common Module (25 marks) Section II – Elective (25 marks) There will be one question in response to stimulus and/or unseen material. The question may require a critical or creative response, or both. It may be a single, sustained response, or it may be in two parts.

There will be one question, which may include stimulus. The question will require a sustained critical response based on the candidate’s prescribed texts and related texts.


Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task component weighting % Nature of task Creative task Essay – Critical

Response Trial HSC Examination

Components Assessment component breakdowns A Knowledge and understanding of complex texts and of how and why they are valued

10 20 20

50

B Skills in complex analysis, sustained composition and independent investigation

20 20 10

50

Task total % 30 40 30

100% Date due – week beginning


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English Extension 2

NESA HSC syllabus outcomes EEX12-1 demonstrates a deep understanding of the dynamic relationship between text, composer, audience and context through the conceptualisation and execution of an extended composition using appropriate mode, medium and technology EEX12-2 strategically and effectively manipulates language forms and features to create a substantial extended composition for a specific purpose, audience and context EEX12-3 applies knowledge, understanding and insight, refined through analysis, interpretation, criticism and evaluation of strategically chosen texts, to shape new meaning in an original composition EEX12-4 undertakes extensive independent investigation to articulate a personal perspective that explores, challenges, speculates or evaluates a significant situation, event or idea EEX12-5 reflects on and evaluates the composition process and the effectiveness of their own published composition There is no external examination for Extension 2 English, however, the completed Major Work is submitted for external marking in August 2020. NESA School-based Assessment requirements

Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

Task component weighting %

Nature of task Viva Voce And Major Work Journal Panel Interview (20 minutes)

Literature Review And Major Work Journal Written submission 1200 words

Critique of the Creative Process And Major Work Journal Written submission 1000 words

Components Assessment component breakdowns A Skills in extensive independent research

15 30 5 50

B Skills in sustained composition

15 10 25 50

Task total % 30 40 30 100 Date due – week beginning/ending

8/02/2021 18/06/2021 16/07/2021

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Visual Arts NESA HSC syllabus outcomes

H1: initiates and organises artmaking practice that is sustained, reflective and adapted to suit particular conditions

H2: applies their understanding of the relationships among the artist, artwork, world and audience through the making of a body of work H3: demonstrates an understanding of the frames when working independently in the making of art H4: selects and develops subject matter and forms in particular ways as representations in artmaking H5: demonstrates conceptual strength in the production of a body of work that exhibits coherence and may be interpreted in a range of ways H6: demonstrates technical accomplishment, refinement and sensitivity appropriate to the artistic intentions within a body of work

H7: applies their understanding of practice in art criticism and art history H8: applies their understanding of the relationships among the artist, artwork, world and audience H9: demonstrates an understanding of how the frames provide for different orientations to critical and historical investigations of art H10: constructs a body of significant art histories, critical narratives and other documentary accounts of representation in the visual arts


The examination will consist of a written paper worth 50 marks and a Body of Work worth 50 marks. Body of Work date for submission is Monday 2nd September 2019

Written Paper – Art Criticism and Art History (50 marks) Time allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections.

Body of Work (50 marks) Section I (25 marks) Section II (25 marks) Candidates will submit a Body of Work which should demonstrate the understanding of artmaking as a practice and represent the candidate’s ideas and interests through the interpretation of subject matter and use of expressive forms. See Requirements for the Visual Arts Body of Work.

There will be three short-answer questions. Questions may consist of parts. One question/part will be worth from 10 to 15 marks.

There will be six extended response questions, two questions on each of practice, the conceptual framework and frames. Candidates will be required to answer one question. The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words).

Submission date: TBA but August/September 2021


Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4


Nature of task Developing the Body of Work: Visual arts process diary (VAPD) and viva voce

Essay extended written response investigating areas of content and critical/historical practice

Body of work development – submission of VAPD and works under development

Trial Examination – art criticism and art history

Components Assessment component breakdowns

A Artmaking

20 30 50

B Art criticism and art history

30 20 50

Task total % 20 30 30 20 100% Date due – week

beginning 7/12/2020 26/05/2021 30/06/2021 Trial period

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Aboriginal Studies NESA HSC syllabus outcomes H1.1 evaluates the impact of different viewpoints of colonialism on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples H1.2 analyses and discusses the social justice and human rights issues that are contemporary consequences of colonialism on Aboriginal and other

Indigenous peoples H1.3 assesses the representation of Aboriginal peoples and cultures for bias and stereotyping H2.1 examines contemporary expressions of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ culture, heritage and identity H2.2 analyses the importance of Country as a contemporary issue impacting on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ cultural, po litical, social and

economic life H3.1 assesses the effectiveness of government policies, legislation and legal decisions in addressing discrimination H3.2 evaluates the impact of key government policies, legislation and legal decisions on the socioeconomic status of Aboriginal peoples and communities H3.3 evaluates initiatives that promote the social, economic and political independence of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples H4.1 plans, investigates, analyses, synthesises and communicates relevant information, incorporating Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ perspectives H4.2 undertakes community consultation and fieldwork and applies ethical research practices H4.3 investigates and compares the histories and cultures of Aboriginal peoples and other Indigenous peoples


The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of three sections. All questions may refer to stimulus material. Section I – Social Justice and Human Rights Issues (55 marks)

Section II – Research and Inquiry methods (15 marks)

Section III – Options (30 marks)

Part A: Global Perspective (25 marks) There will be objective response and short-answer questions, including from 5 to 10 objective response questions.

There will be one question in parts to the value of 15 marks. The question will consist of two or three parts, with the last part worth at least 8 marks. The expected length of response is around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words) in total.

For each of the options Aboriginality and the Land and Heritage and Identity there will be: a stimulus-based extended response question with an expected length of response of around three pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 400 words), worth 10 marks. an extended response question with an expected length of response of around six examination writing booklet pages (approximately 800 words), worth 20 marks. Candidates will be required to answer the questions from the option they have studied.

Part B: Comparative Study (15 marks) There will be six questions in parts, one for each topic offered in the Comparative Study. Each question will consist of two or three parts Candidates will be required to answer the questions on one of the topics they have studied. The expected length of the response is around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words) in total. Part C: Global Perspective and Comparative Study (15 marks) There will be one extended response question to the value of 15 marks. The question requires an integration of the knowledge and understanding of both the Global Perspective and the Comparative Study Candidates will be required to answer the question with reference to the Global Perspective and the two topics investigated in the Comparative Study The expected length of the response is around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words).



Nature of task Heritage and Identity in class task

Major project including logbook

I Social Justice and Human Rights Reflection

Trial examination

Components Assessment component breakdowns A Knowledge and understanding of course content.

5 10 10 15 40

B Investigating, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources and perspectives.

5 10 5 5 25

C Research and inquiry methods, including aspects of the Major Project.

10 10 20

D Communication of information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms.

5 10 15


beginning/ending


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Ancient History

Ancient History NESA HSC syllabus outcomes AH12-1 accounts for the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world AH12-2 proposes arguments about the varying causes and effects of events and developments AH12-3 evaluates the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past AH12-4 analyses the different perspectives of individuals and groups in their historical context AH12-5 assesses the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world AH12-6 analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument AH12-7 discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past AH12-8 plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant evidence from a range of sources AH12-9 communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms AH12-10 analyses issues relating to the ownership, custodianship and conservation of the ancient past NESA HSC examination specifications

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks.

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of four sections. All questions may refer to stimulus material.

Section I – Core: Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum (25 marks)

Section II – Ancient Societies (25 marks)

Section III – Personalities in their Times (25 marks)

Section IV – Historical Periods (25 marks)

There will be three or four questions. This section will require candidates to analyse and interpret sources and apply their own knowledge. One question will be worth 10 to 15 marks. Candidates will be required to answer all questions.

There will be one question for each of the eight topics. Questions will contain three or four parts. One part will be worth 10 to 15 marks. Candidates will be required to answer the question on the topic they have studied.

There will be one question for each of the ten topics. Questions will contain two or three parts. One part will be worth 10 to 15 marks. Candidates will be required to answer the question on the topic they have studied.

There will be one extended-response question for each of the ten topics. Each question will have two alternatives. Candidates will be required to answer one alternative on the topic they have studied. The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words).



Nature of task Source Analysis Historical Analysis Research Task Trial examination


A Knowledge and understanding of course content

10 10 10 10 40

B Historical skills in the analysis and evaluation of sources and interpretations

10 10

20

C Historical inquiry and research . 5 5 10 5 20

D Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

5 5 5 5 20

Task total % 25 25 25 25 100%

Date due – week beginning 30/11/2020 15/03/2021 31/05/2021 Trial period Term 3

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Business studies NESA HSC syllabus outcomes H1 critically analyses the role of business in Australia and globally H2 evaluates management strategies in response to changes in internal and external influences H3 discusses the social and ethical responsibilities of management H4 analyses business functions and processes in large and global businesses H5 explains management strategies and their impact on businesses H6 evaluates the effectiveness of management in the performance of businesses H7 plans and conducts investigations into contemporary business issues H8 organises and evaluates information for actual and hypothetical business situations H9 communicates business information, issues and concepts in appropriate formats H10 applies mathematical concepts appropriately in business situations NESA HSC examination specifications

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of four sections. Section I (20 marks) Section II (40 marks) Section III (20 marks)

Section IV (20 marks)

There will be objective response questions to the value of 20 marks.

There will be four short-answer questions. Questions may be in parts. There will be approximately 12 items in total.

There will be one question that requires an extended response in a business report format. This question will incorporate elements from across topics in the HSC course. The expected length of response will be around six pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 800 words).

There will be two extended-response questions. Candidates will be required to answer one question Each question will be drawn from a different topic in the HSC course. The expected length of response will be around six pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 800 words).



Nature of task Business Report

Essay Multiple choice and short answer (stimulus-based) questions

Trial Examination


10 10 10 10 40

B Stimulus-based skills

5 5 5 5 20

C Inquiry and research

5 5 5 5 20

D Communication of business information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

5 5 5 5 20

Task total % 25 25 25 25 100%

Date due – week beginning


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Economics NESA HSC syllabus outcomes

H1 demonstrates understanding of economic terms, concepts and relationships H2 analyses the economic role of individuals, firms, institutions and governments H3 explains the role of markets within the global economy H4 analyses the impact of global markets on the Australian and global economies H5 discusses policy options for dealing with problems and issues in contemporary and hypothetical contexts H6 analyses the impact of economic policies in theoretical and contemporary Australian contexts H7 evaluates the consequences of contemporary economic problems and issues on individuals, firms and

governments H8 applies appropriate terminology, concepts and theories in contemporary and hypothetical economic contexts H9 selects and organises information from a variety of sources for relevance and reliability H10 communicates economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms H11 applies mathematical concepts in economic contexts H12 works independently and in groups to achieve appropriate goals in set timelines. NESA HSC examination specifications

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of four sections.

Section I (20 marks) Section II (40 marks)

Section III (20 marks)

Section IV (20 marks)


There will be four short-answer questions. Questions may be in parts. There will be approximately 12 items in total.

There will be two stimulus-based extended response questions. Candidates will be required to answer one question. The expected length of response will be around six pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 800 words).

There will be two extended response questions. Candidates will be required to answer one question. The expected length of response will be around six pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 800 words).




Nature of task Case Study: China

Topic Test: Trade and Finance

Writing Task: Fiscal Policy and Economic Issues

Trial Exam



5 10 10 15 40

B Stimulus-based skills

5 5 5 5 20

C Inquiry and research

5 5 5 5 20

D Communication of economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

5 5 5 5 20


beginning 7/12/2020 22/02/2021 31/05/2021 Trial period

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History extension

NESA HSC syllabus outcomes HE12-1 analyses and evaluates different approaches to history and the complexity of factors that shape historical interpretations HE12-2 plans, conducts and presents a substantial historical investigation involving analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information from historical sources of differing perspectives and historical approaches HE12-3 communicates through detailed, well-structured texts to explain, argue, discuss, analyse and evaluate historical issues HE12-4 constructs an historical position about an area of historical inquiry, and discusses and challenges other positions


The examination will consist of a written paper worth 50 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections.

Section I (25 marks) Section II (25 marks) There will be one extended-response question. The question may include reference to one or two unseen passages as a stimulus for exploration of issues of historiography. The expected length of response will be around eight examination writing pages (approximately 1000 words).

There will be one extended-response question. The question will ask candidates to analyse an historiographical issue with specific reference to the case study. The expected length of response will be around eight examination writing pages (approximately 1000 words)


Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3


Nature of task History Project Process Proposal Process Log Annotated Sources

History Project - Essay Print submission 2500-word essay with bibliography

Trial HSC Examination 2 Hours + 10 min Two Responses of 1000 words -Historiography & unseen stimulus -Historiography & Case Study

Components Assessment component breakdowns A

Knowledge and understanding of significant historical ideas and processes

10 10 20

40

B Skills in designing, undertaking and communicating historical inquiry and analysis

20 30 10 60

Task total % 30 40 30 100 Date due – week beginning


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Legal studies

NESA HSC syllabus outcomes H1. Identifies and applies legal concepts and terminology H2. Describes and explains key features of and the relationship between Australian and international law H3. Analyses the operation of domestic and international legal systems H4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing issues H5. Explains the role of law in encouraging cooperation and resolving conflict, as well as initiating and responding to

change H6. Assesses the nature of the interrelationship between the legal system and society H7. Evaluates the effectiveness of the law in achieving justice H8. Locates, selects, organises, synthesises and analyses legal information from a variety of sources including

legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents H9. Communicates legal information using well-structured and logical arguments H10. Analyses differing perspectives and interpretations of legal information and issues.


The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of three sections. Questions in Sections I and II may refer to stimulus. Section I – Core: Crime and Human Rights (20 marks)

Section II – Core: Crime and Human Rights (30 marks) This section will consist of two parts.

Section III – Options (50 marks)

Part A – Human Rights (15 marks)

Part B – Crime (15 marks)

There will be objective response questions to the value of 20 marks. Questions to the value of 15 marks will be drawn from Crime. Questions to the value of 5 marks will be drawn from Human Rights.

There will be short-answer questions to the value of 15 marks. The questions may be in parts. There will be approximately four items in total.

There will be one extended response question to the value of 15 marks. The expected length of response will be around four pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 600 words).

There will be seven extended response questions, one for each option. Each question will be worth 25 marks. Each question will have two alternatives. Candidates will be required to answer two alternatives, each on a different option. The expected length of each response will be around eight pages of an examination Writing booklet (approximately 1000 words).




Nature of task Media file Extended response and multiple choice

Extended response and short answers

Trial examination



15 15 15 15 60

B Research

5 5 5 5 20

D Communication

5 5 5 5 20

Task total % 25 25 25 25 100%

Date due – week beginning/ending


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Modern History NESA HSC syllabus outcomes MH12-1 accounts for the nature of continuity and change in the modern world MH12-2 proposes arguments about the varying causes and effects of events and developments MH12-3 evaluates the role of historical features, individuals, groups and ideas in shaping the past MH12-4 analyses the different perspectives of individuals and groups in their historical context MH12-5 assesses the significance of historical features, people, ideas, movements, events and developments of the modern world MH12-6 analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument

MH12-7 discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past

MH12-8 plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant evidence

from a range of sources

MH12-9 communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms


The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. The time allowed is 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of four sections. Questions may include sources and/or interpretations. Questions may examine Key features and content from the Survey and Focus of study. Section I – Core: Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919–1946 (25 marks)

Section II – National Studies (25 marks)

Section III – Peace and Conflict (25 marks)

Section IV – Change in the Modern World (25 marks)

There will be three or four questions. This section will require candidates to analyse and interpret sources and apply their own knowledge. One question will be worth 10 to 15 marks. Candidates will be required to answer all questions.

There will be one extended-response question for each of the eight topics. Each question will have two alternatives. Candidates will be required to answer one alternative on the topic they have studied. The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words).

There will be one extended-response question for each of the six topics. Each question will have two alternatives. Candidates will be required to answer one alternative on the topic they have studied. The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words).

There will be one question for each of the six topics. Questions will contain three or four parts. One part will be worth 10 to 15 marks. Candidates will be required to answer the question on the topic they have studied.



Nature of task Source based task and historical analysis

Extended response and source work

Extended response and research

Trial Examination


10 10 10 10 40

B Historical skills in the analysis and evaluation of sources and interpretations

5 5 5 5 20

C Historical inquiry and research

5 5 5 5 20

D Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

5 5 5 5 20

Task total % 25 25 25 25 100%

Date due – week beginning


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Work Studies

NESA HSC syllabus outcomes

1. investigates a range of work environments 2. examines different types of work and skills for employment 3. analyses employment options and strategies for career management 4. assesses pathways for further education, training and life planning 5. communicates and uses technology effectively 6. applies self-management and teamwork skills 7. utilises strategies to plan, organise and solve problems 8. assesses influences on people’s working lives 9. evaluates personal and social influences on individuals and groups

There is NO external assessment and this subject is a non-ATAR course. One task may be used to assess several components. At least ONE assessment task must be derived from a formal examination NESA School-based Assessment requirements

Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task

component weighting %

Nature of task In-class report and presentation

Marketing report and pitch

In-class test – workplace

Trial


A Knowledge and understanding

10 10 10 0 30

B Skills

20 10 20 20 70

Task total % 30 20 30 20 100% Date due – week beginning 30/11/2020 8/03/2021 14/06/2021 Weeks 4/5

Term 3

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Mathematics Standard 1 (Category B course)


MS1-12-1 uses algebraic and graphical techniques to evaluate and construct arguments in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts MS1-12-2 analyses representations of data in order to make predictions and draw conclusions MS1-12-3 interprets the results of measurements and calculations and makes judgements about their reasonableness MS1-12-4 analyses simple two-dimensional and three-dimensional models to solve practical problems MS1-12-5 makes informed decisions about financial situations likely to be encountered post-school MS1-12-6 represents the relationships between changing quantities in algebraic and graphical forms MS1-12-7 solves problems requiring statistical processes MS1-12-8 applies network techniques to solve network problems MS1-12-9 chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively and recognises appropriate times for such use MS1-12-10 uses mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicating a position clearly to others


The examination will consist of a written paper worth 80 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. Section I (10 marks) Section II (70 marks)

There will be objective-response questions to the value of 10 marks.

Questions may contain parts. There will be 30 to 35 items. At least two items will be worth 4 or 5 marks



component weighting % Nature of task Financial

Mathematics project

House Plan Project

Statistics Project

Networking Project


A Understanding, fluency and communication

15 15 10 10 50

B Problem solving, reasoning and justification

10 10 15 15 50

Task total % 25 25 25 25 100% Date due – week beginning

14/12/2020 29/03/2021 14/06/2021 16/08/2021

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Mathematics Standard 2


MS2-12-1 uses detailed algebraic and graphical techniques to critically evaluate and construct arguments in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts MS2-12-2 analyses representations of data in order to make inferences, predictions and draw conclusions MS2-12-3 interprets the results of measurements and calculations and makes judgements about their reasonableness, including the degree of accuracy and the conversion of units where appropriate MS2-12-4 analyses two-dimensional and three-dimensional models to solve practical problems MS2-12-5 makes informed decisions about financial situations, including annuities and loan repayments MS2-12-6 solves problems by representing the relationships between changing quantities in algebraic and graphical forms

MS2-12-7 solves problems requiring statistical processes, including the use of the normal distribution and the correlation of bivariate data MS2-12-8 solves problems using networks to model decision-making in practical problems MS2-12-9 chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively in a range of contexts, and applies critical thinking to recognise appropriate times and methods for such use MS2-12-10 uses mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicating a position clearly to others and justifying a response NESA HSC examination specifications

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours and 30 minutes plus 5 minutes reading time. Section I (15 marks) Section II (85 marks) There will be objective-response questions to the value of 15 marks.

Questions may contain parts. There will be 35 to 40 items. At least two items will be worth 4 or 5 marks.


Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task component weighting % Nature of task In class

assessment

Project In class assessment

Trial



10 15 10 15 50

B Problem solving, reasoning and justification

10 10 15 15 50

Task total % 20 25 25 30 100%

Date due – week beginning/ending

11/12/2020 19/03/2021 28/05/2021 9/08/2021

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Mathematics Advanced NESA HSC syllabus outcomes MA12-1 uses detailed algebraic and graphical techniques to critically construct, model and evaluate

arguments in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts MA12-2 models and solves problems and makes informed decisions about financial situations using

mathematical reasoning and techniques MA12-3 applies calculus techniques to model and solve problems MA12-4 applies the concepts and techniques of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series in the

solution of problems MA12-5 applies the concepts and techniques of periodic functions in the solution of problems involving

trigonometric graphs MA12-6 applies appropriate differentiation methods to solve problems MA12-7 applies the concepts and techniques of indefinite and definite integrals in the solution of problems MA12-8 solves problems using appropriate statistical processes MA12-9 chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively in a range of contexts, models and applies

critical thinking to recognise appropriate times for such use MA12-10 constructs arguments to prove and justify results and provides reasoning to support conclusions

which are appropriate to the context


The examination will consist of a written examination paper of three hours duration (plus ten minutes reading time) containing two sections with a total mark value of 100 marks. All questions in the examination are compulsory. Section I (10 marks) Section II (90 marks)



The Mathematics Advanced examination will include items that are common with the Mathematics Standard 2 HSC examination. Common items will be worth 20 to 25 marks and will be distributed throughout Sections I and II.



Nature of task In class assessment


Trial


Understanding, fluency and communication

10 15 10 15 50

B

Problem-solving, reasoning and justification

10 10 15 15 50

Task total % 20 25 25 30 100% Date due – week ending 27/11/2020 19/03/2021 24/05/2021 9/08/2021

The Year 11 course is assumed knowledge and may be assessed.

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Mathematics Extension 1 NESA HSC syllabus outcomes ME12-1 applies techniques involving proof or calculus to model and solve problems ME12-2 applies concepts and techniques involving vectors and projectiles to solve problems ME12-3 applies advanced concepts and techniques in simplifying expressions involving compound angles

and solving trigonometric equations ME12-4 uses calculus in the solution of applied problems, including differential equations and volumes of

solids of revolution ME12-5 applies appropriate statistical processes to present, analyse and interpret data ME12-6 chooses and uses appropriate technology to solve problems in a range of contexts ME12-7 evaluates and justifies conclusions, communicating a position clearly in appropriate mathematical forms


The examination will consist of a written examination paper of two hours duration (plus ten minutes reading time) with a total mark value of 70 marks. All questions in the examination are compulsory. Section I (10 marks) Section II (60 marks)


Questions may contain parts. There will be 23 to 28 items. At least one item will be worth 4 or 5 marks.


Task number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task component

weighting % Nature of task In class assessment

Project Trial


Understanding, fluency and communication

15 20 15

50

B

Problem-solving, reasoning and justification

15 20 15 50

Task total % 30 40 30

100% Date due – week beginning/ending 12/03/2021 31/05/2021 Trial period Term 3

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Mathematics Extension 2 NESA HSC syllabus outcomes MEX12-1 understands and uses different representations of numbers and functions to model, prove results

and find solutions to problems in a variety of contexts MEX12-2 chooses appropriate strategies to construct arguments and proofs in both practical and abstract

settings MEX12-3 uses vectors to model and solve problems in two and three dimensions MEX12-4 uses the relationship between algebraic and geometric representations of complex numbers and

complex number techniques to prove results, model and solve problems MEX12-5 applies techniques of integration to structured and unstructured problems MEX12-6 uses mechanics to model and solve practical problems MEX12-7 applies various mathematical techniques and concepts to model and solve structured, unstructured

and multi-step problems MEX12-8 communicates and justifies abstract ideas and relationships using appropriate language, notation

and logical argument


The examination will consist of a written examination paper of three hours duration (plus ten minutes reading time) containing two sections with a total mark value of 100 marks. All questions in the examination are compulsory. Section I (10 marks) Section II (90 marks)






Nature of task In class assessment


Trial

Components


10 15 10 15 50

B Problem-solving, reasoning and justification

10 10 15 15 50

Task total % 20 25 25 30 100% Date due – week beginning/ending


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Community and Family Studies NESA HSC syllabus outcomes

H1.1 analyses the effect of resource management on the wellbeing of individuals, groups, families and communities H2.1 analyses different approaches to parenting and caring relationships H2.2 evaluates strategies to contribute to positive relationships and the wellbeing of individuals, groups, families and communities H2.3 critically examines how individual rights and responsibilities in various environments contribute to wellbeing H3.1 analyses the sociocultural factors that lead to special needs of individuals in groups H3.2 evaluates networks available to individuals, groups and families within communities H3.3 critically analyses the role of policy and community structures in supporting diversity H3.4 critically evaluates the impact of social, legal and technological change on individuals, groups, families and communities H4.1 justifies and applies appropriate research methodologies H4.2 communicates ideas, debates issues and justifies opinions H5.1 proposes management strategies to enable individuals and groups to satisfy their specific needs and to ensure equitable access to resources

H5.2 develops strategies for managing multiple roles and demands of family, work and other environments H6.1 analyses how the empowerment of women and men influences the way they function within society H6.2 formulates strategic plans that preserve rights, promote responsibilities and establish roles leading to the creation of positive social environments

One task must be an Independent Research Project with a maximum weighting of 20%. NESA HSC examination specifications

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time.

The paper will consist of two sections. Section I – Core (75 marks) This section will consist of two parts. Section II – Options (25 marks) Part A (20 marks) There will be objective response questions to the value of 20 marks.

Part B (55 marks) There will be approximately eight short-answer questions. Questions may contain parts. There will be approximately 10 items in total. At least two items will be worth from 6 to 8 marks.

There will be three questions, one for each of the options. Candidates will be required to answer the question on the option they have studied. Each question will consist of short-answer parts and an extended response part. The short-answer parts will have a total value of 10 marks. The extended response part will be worth 15 marks with an expected length of response of around four pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 600 words).




Nature of task Individual Research Project

Written Task

PowerPoint Presentation

Trial Exam


10 10 5

15

40

B Skills in critical thinking, research methodology, analysing and communicating

10 15 20

15

60


beginning 14/12/2020 29/03/2021 7/06/2021 Trial period Term 3

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Personal Development, Health and Physical Education NESA HSC syllabus outcomes H1 describes the nature and justifies the choice of Australia’s health priorities H2 analyses and explains the health status of Australians in terms of current trends and groups most at risk H3 analyses the determinants of health and health inequities H4 argues the case for health promotion based on the Ottawa Charter H5 explains the different roles and responsibilities of individuals, communities and governments in addressing

Australia’s health priorities H6 demonstrates a range of personal health skills that enables them to promote and maintain health H7 explains the relationship between physiology and movement potential (Option 1) H8 explains how a variety of training approaches and other interventions enhance performance and safety in physical activity H9 explains how movement skill is acquired and appraised H10 designs and implements training plans to improve performance H11 designs psychological strategies and nutritional plans in response to individual performance needs H12 analyses the influence of sociocultural factors on the way people participate in and value physical activity and

sport (Option 2) H13 selects and applies strategies for the management of injuries and the promotion of safety in sport and physical

activity (Option 3) H14 argues the benefits of health-promoting actions and choices that promote social justice H15 critically analyses key issues affecting the health of Australians and proposes ways of working towards better

health for all H16 devises methods of gathering, interpreting and communicating information about health and physical activity concepts

H17 selects appropriate options and formulates strategies based on a critical analysis of the factors that affect performance and safe participation



The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of two sections.

Section I – Core (60 marks) Section II – Options (40 marks) Part A – 20 marks Part B – 40 marks There will be two questions for each of the five options.

Candidates will be required to answer both questions on the two options they have studied. The first question on each option will be worth 8 marks and may contain parts. The second question on each option will be an extended response worth 12 marks with an expected length of response of around three and a half pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 500 words).


There will be approximately six short-answer questions. Questions may contain parts. There will be approximately eight items in total. At least one item will be worth from 6 to 8 marks.




Nature of task Core 1: Health Priorities Presentation task

Core 2: Factors affecting performance task

Option 2: Sports Medicine task

Core 1 and 2, Option 1 and 2 Trial HSC exam


10% 10% 10% 10%

40

B Skills in critical thinking, research, analysis and communicating

15% 15% 10% 20%

60



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Sport, lifestyle and recreation

Content Endorsed Course Stage 6

Year 12 outcomes: A student: 1.1 appliestherulesandconventionsthatrelatetoparticipationinarangeofphysicalactivities 1.2 explainstherelationshipbetweenphysicalactivity,fitnessandhealthylifestyle 1.3 demonstrates ways to enhance safety in physical activity 1.4 investigatesandinterpretsthepatternsofparticipationinsportandphysicalactivityinAustralia 1.5 criticallyanalysesthefactorsaffectinglifestylebalanceandtheirimpactonhealthstatus 1.6 describesadministrativeproceduresthatsupportsuccessfulperformanceoutcomes 2.1 explains the principles of skill development and training 2.2 analyses the fitness requirements of specific activities 2.3 selectsandparticipatesinphysicalactivitiesthatmeetindividualneeds,interestsandabilities 2.4 describeshowsocietalinfluencesimpactonthenatureofsportinAustralia 2.5 describes the relationship between anatomy, physiology and performance 3.1 selectsappropriatestrategiesandtacticsforsuccessinarangeofmovementcontexts 3.2 designs programs that respond to performance needs 3.3 measures and evaluates physical performance capacity 3.4 composes, performs and appraises movement 3.5 analyses personal health practices 3.6 assesses and responds appropriately to emergency care situations 3.7 analyses the impact of professionalism in sport 4.1 plans strategies to achieve performance goal 4.2 demonstratesleadershipskillsandacapacitytoworkcooperativelyinmovementcontext 4.3 makesstrategicplanstoovercomethebarrierstopersonalandcommunityhealth 4.4 demonstrates competence and confidence in movement contexts 4.5 recognisestheskillsandabilitiesrequiredtoadoptrolesthatsupporthealth,safetyandphysicalactivity 5.1 accepts responsibility for personal and community health 5.2 willingly participates in regular physical activity 5.3 values the importance of an active lifestyle 5.4 values the features of a quality performance 5.5 strives to achieve quality in personal performance NESA School-based Assessment requirements



Nature of task Module 8.11 Outdoor recreation Campaign

Module 8.9 Healthy lifestyle Portfolio

Module 8.14 Sports Administration Development plan

8.15 Sports coaching and training practical


10 10 10 20

50

B Skills outcomes and content

15 15 10 10 50



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Biology NESA HSC syllabus outcomes BIO11/12-1 develops and evaluates questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation BIO11/12-2 designs and evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary data and information BIO11/12-3 conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information BIO11/12-4 selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media BIO11/12-5 analyses and evaluates primary and secondary data and information BIO11/12-6 solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific processes BIO11/12-7 communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific audience or purpose BIO11-8 describes single cells as the basis for all life by analysing and explaining cells’ ultrastructure and biochemical processes BIO11-9 explains the structure and function of multicellular organisms and describes how the coordinated activities of cells, tissues and organs contribute to macroscopic processes in organisms BIO11-10 describes biological diversity by explaining the relationships between a range of organisms in terms of specialisation for se lected habitats and evolution of species BIO11-11 analyses ecosystem dynamics and the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem BIO12-12 explains the structures of DNA and analyses the mechanisms of inheritance and how processes of reproduction ensure continuity of species BIO12-13 explains natural genetic change and the use of genetic technologies to induce genetic change BIO12-14 analyses infectious disease in terms of cause, transmission, management and the organism’s response, including the human immune system BIO12-15 explains non-infectious disease and disorders and a range of technologies and methods used to assist, control, prevent and treat non-infectious disease

The Year 11 course is assumed knowledge for the Year 12 course. NESA HSC examination specifications


The time allowed is 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. NESA approved calculators may be used. There will be approximately equal weighting given to Modules 5 to 8. Questions relating to Working Scientifically Skills will be integrated throughout the examination. The paper will consist of two sections.

Section I (20 marks) Section II (80 marks) There will be objective-response questions to the value of 20 marks.

Questions may contain parts. There will be 20 to 25 items. At least two items will be worth 7 to 9 marks.




Nature of task Research Task Research information to answer inquiry question

Depth Study Research and report on cutting edge reproductive and genetic technologies

Practical Investigation Design and conduct a practical investigation

Trial HSC Examination

Components Assessment component breakdowns A Skills in Working Scientifically

15 10 25 10 60

B Knowledge and Understanding

5 10 5 20 40



One task must focus on a depth study or an aspect of a depth study with a weighting of 20-40% The depth study task must assess: the Working Scientifically skills outcomes: Questioning and Predicting Communicating a minimum of two additional Working Scientifically skills outcomes at least one Knowledge and Understanding outcome.

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Chemistry NESA HSC syllabus outcomes CH11/12-1 develops and evaluates questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation CH11/12-2 designs and evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary data and information CH11/12-3 conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information CH11/12-4 selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media CH11/12-5 analyses and evaluates primary and secondary data and information CH11/12-6 solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific processes CH11/12-7 communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific audience or purpose CH11-8 explores the properties and trends in the physical, structural and chemical aspects of matter CH11-9 describes, applies and quantitatively analyses the mole concept and stoichiometric relationships CH11-10 explores the many different types of chemical reactions, in particular the reactivity of metals, and the factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions CH11-11 analyses the energy considerations in the driving force for chemical reactions CH12-12 explains the characteristics of equilibrium systems, and the factors that affect these systems CH12-13 describes, explains and quantitatively analyses acids and bases using contemporary models CH12-14 analyses the structure of, and predicts reactions involving, carbon compounds CH12-15 describes and evaluates chemical systems used to design and analyse chemical processes

The Year 11 course is assumed knowledge for the Year 12 course. NESA HSC examination specifications


The time allowed is 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. A data sheet, formulae sheet and Periodic Table will be provided. NESA approved calculators may be used. There will be approximately equal weighting given to Modules 5 to 8. Questions relating to Working Scientifically Skills will be integrated throughout the examination. The paper will consist of two sections.






Nature of task Titration practical

Research task Depth study Trial HSC examination


A Skills in Working Scientifically

15 10 20 15 60


5 10 15 10 20




http://syllabus.nesa.nsw.edu.au/assets/global/files/assessment-and-reporting-in-biology-stage-6.pdf


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Design and technology NESA HSC syllabus outcomes

H1.1 critically analyses the factors affecting design and the development and success of design projects

H1.2 relates the practices and processes of designers and producers to the major design project

H2.1 explains the influence of trends in society on design and production

H2.2 evaluates the impact of design and innovation on society and the environment

H3.1 analyses the factors that influence innovation and the success of innovation

H3.2 uses creative and innovative approaches in designing and producing H4.1 identifies a need or opportunity and researches and explores ideas for design development and production of the major design

project H4.2 selects and uses resources responsibly and safely to realise a quality major design project H4.3 evaluates the processes undertaken and the impacts of the major design project H5.1 manages the development of a quality major design project H5.2 selects and uses appropriate research methods and communication techniques H6.1 justifies technological activities undertaken in the major design project through the study of industrial and commercial

practices H6.2 critically assesses the emergence and impact of new technologies, and the factors affecting their development


The examination will consist of a written paper worth 40 marks and a Major Design Project worth 60 marks. Major Design Project (60 marks)

Written Paper (40 marks) Time allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes plus 5 minutes reading time. The paper will consist of three sections. Section I (10 marks) Section II (15 marks) Section III (15 marks)

The Major Design Project consists of an individual product, system or environment, and a folio. The folio documents the proposal, the project management, the development and realisation, and the project evaluation.


There will be short-answer questions to the value of 15 marks. • Questions may contain

parts. • There will be

approximately four items in total.

• At least one item will be worth from 4 to 6 marks.

There will be one extended response question. The question will have an expected length of response of around four pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 600 words) in total.

Due date for Major Design Project will be in August 2021




Nature of task Project Proposal Presentation

Innovation and Emerging Technology Case Study*

Project Presentation and Evaluation




20 20 40

B Knowledge and skills in designing, managing, producing and evaluating a major design project

20 30 10 60



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Engineering studies NESA HSC syllabus outcomes H1.1 describes the scope of engineering and critically analyses current innovations H1.2 differentiates between the properties and structure of materials and justifies the selection of materials in engineering

applications H2.1 determines suitable properties, uses and applications of materials, components and processes in engineering H2.2 analyses and synthesises engineering applications in specific fields and reports on the importance of these to society H3.1 demonstrates proficiency in the use of mathematical, scientific and graphical methods to analyse and solve problems of

engineering practice H3.2 uses appropriate written, oral and presentation skills in the preparation of detailed engineering reports H3.3 develops and uses specialised techniques in the application of graphics as a communication tool H4.1 investigates the extent of technological change in engineering H4.2 applies knowledge of history and technological change to engineering-based problems H4.3 applies understanding of social, environmental and cultural implications of technological change in engineering to the analysis

of specific engineering problems H5.1 works individually and in teams to solve specific engineering problems and prepare engineering reports H5.2 selects and uses appropriate management and planning skills related to engineering H6.1 demonstrates skills in research and problem-solving related to engineering H6.2 demonstrates skills in analysis, synthesis and experimentation related to engineering



The time allowed is 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. A formulae sheet will be provided. The paper will consist of two sections. There will be approximately equal weighting of each of the four modules across the examination as a whole. Questions may require students to integrate knowledge, understanding and skills developed through studying the entire course, rather than focusing on a particular module.


▪ There will be approximately seven short-answer questions.

▪ Questions will contain parts. ▪ There will be approximately 25 items in total. ▪ At least two items will be worth from 6 to 8

marks.




Nature of task Engineering Report

Catalogue of materials

Engineering Report




15 15 10 20 60

B Knowledge and skills in research, problem solving and communication related to engineering practice

10 10 10 10 40



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Physics NESA HSC syllabus outcomes PH11/12-1 develops and evaluates questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation PH11/12-2 designs and evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary data and information PH11/12-3 conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information PH11/12-4 selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media PH11/12-5 analyses and evaluates primary and secondary data and information PH11/12-6 solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific processes PH11/12-7 communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific audience or purpose PH11-8 describes and analyses motion in terms of scalar and vector quantities in two dimensions and makes quantitative measurements and calculations for distance, displacement, speed velocity and acceleration PH11-9 describes and explains events in terms of Newton’s Laws of Motion, the law of conservation of momentum and the law of conservation of energy PH11-10 explains and analyses waves and the transfer of energy by sound, light and thermodynamic principles PH11-11 explains and quantitatively analyses electric fields, circuitry and magnetism PH12-12 describes and analyses qualitatively and quantitatively circular motion and motion in a gravitational field, in particular, the projectile motion of particles PH12-13 explains and analyses the electric and magnetic interactions due to charged particles and currents and evaluates their effect both qualitatively and quantitatively PH12-14 describes and analyses evidence for the properties of light and evaluates the implications of this evidence for modern theories of physics in the contemporary world PH12-15 explains and analyses the evidence supporting the relationship between astronomical events and the nucleosynthesis of atoms and relates these to the development of the current model of the atom



The time allowed is 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time. A data sheet, formulae sheet and Periodic Table will be provided. NESA approved calculators may be used. There will be approximately equal weighting given to Modules 5 to 8. Questions relating to Working Scientifically Skills will be integrated throughout the examination. The paper will consist of two sections.






Nature of task Processing/ Modelling Task Electromagnetism

Practical Task Advanced Mechanics

Depth Study Literature Review and Investigation Nature of Light


Components Assessment component breakdowns A Skills in Working Scientifically

15 20 15 10 60


5 5 10 20 20






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Hospitality

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are offered as part of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (RoSA). VET courses are designed to deliver workplace-specific skills and knowledge and cover a wide range of careers and industries. VET courses for secondary students are developed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and are based on national training packages.

VET courses allow students to gain both HSC or RoSA qualifications and a qualification recognised throughout Australian as part of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). These qualifications are widely recognised by industry, employers and tertiary training providers e.g. TAFENSW and Universities and will assist students to move easily between various education and training sectors and employment.

Public Schools NSW, Ultimo operates as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90072) to deliver and assess VET qualifications to secondary students.

It is mandatory for all students studying a VET course to create a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Students will require a form of identification, such as a Medicare Card, Birth Certificate, Driver’s License or a valid passport for the creation of the USI.

Board Developed VET courses are classified as Category B subjects and ONLY ONE may contribute to the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). These courses have an optional HSC examination. Students wishing to include a VET course in the ATAR calculation must sit the HSC examination.

Board Developed VET courses have specified workplace requirements and include industry specific mandatory work placement (35 hours per 120 hours of delivery) or occasionally simulated workplace hours at school.

Board Endorsed VET courses do count towards the HSC or RoSA but do not have HSC examinations therefore do not count in the calculation of the ATAR. Board Endorsed VET Courses have either mandatory or recommended industry specific work placement.

Assessment in all VET courses is competency based. The student is assessed on what they can do (the skills) and what they know (the knowledge) that will equip them in the workplace. Students who have successfully achieved competency will have the skills and knowledge they need to complete workplace activities in a range of different situations and environments, to an industry standard of performance that is expected in the workplace.

Competency-based training is based on performance standards that have been set by industry. Competency-based assessment materials are designed to determine if each learner has achieved all the outcomes (skills and knowledge). Students will receive documentation showing the competencies achieved for the VET course undertaken. Students in VET courses must be able to demonstrate competence regardless of disability. The principles of HSC: All My Own Work apply to all Stage 6 VET courses, including early commencement in Stage 5.

If the student has already completed part of the course elsewhere, or have previous life or work experience in the relevant industry, he or she may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for part of the course, or for 35 Hours work placement in the HSC course. The student does not have to repeat the training or assessment but must produce evidence of competence (which may be demonstrated during a skills and knowledge assessment). The VET committee consisting of the VET teacher, VET Coordinator and a member of the senior executive will determine if the student is eligible.

If a student has completed a unit of competency with another RTO and the student can supply evidence of the same or an equivalent competency, credit transfer is awarded (common examples include a white card course, first aid certificate or a barista course).

Due to the specific requirements of a VET course it is recommended students speak to the VET Coordinator or Careers Adviser before choosing the course to ensure they are fully aware of the requirements.

ULTIMO 90072 HOSPITALITY- FOOD AND BEVERAGE CATEGORY B BOARD DEVELOPED COURSE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Preliminary Year 2020 - HSC 2021 QUALIFICATION: SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality

Training Package: SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality (Release 1.2)

NESA Course Code

2 U X 2 YR – 26511

2021 HSC Exam: 26589 LMBR UI Code

(11 OR 12)

SIT20316126511B

Term Unit Code Units Of Competency

AQ

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TIV

E

HSC

ST

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HSC

IN

DIC

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Assessment Task Cluster & Method of Assessment

HSC requirements Exam estimate mark & weighting to total 100%

9 PRELIMINARY UOCs Evidence will be collected during the Preliminary and HSC Course for the Unit of Competency: SITHIND003 Use hospitality skills effectively

240 Indicative Hours over 2 years 35 hrs Work placement

40% Prelim Yearly Exam

Term 1

SITXFSA001 SITXWHS001 SITHCCC003

Use hygienic practices for food safety Participate in safe work practices Prepare and present sandwiches

E C E

M M E

10 15 10

Cluster A: Getting Ready for Work (as a Sandwich Artist)Scenario, written task, case study, observation of practical work

Term 2 & 3

SITXFSA002 SITHCCC002 BSBSUS201

Participate in safe food handling practices Prepare and present simple dishes Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

E E E

E E E

15 20 15

Cluster B: Introduction to Food PreparationScenario, written task, case study, observation of practical work

Term 3

SITHFAB004 SITXCOM002 SITXCOM001

Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages Show social and cultural sensitivity Source and present information

E C E

S E E

15 10 10

Cluster C: Non-alcoholic beverages Scenario, written task, case study, role play, observation of practical work NOTE: person with THREE years’ Industry Experience must be involved in assessment.

6 HSC UOCs

35 hrs Work placement 60% HSC Trial Exam The final estimate exam mark will only be used as the optional HSC exam mark in the event of misadventure. This mark should be derived from either one or two formal exams. The calculation of the estimate is a school decision.

Term 4 – 6

SITXCCS003 SITHFAB005 SITHFAB007 SITHIND003

Interact with customers Prepare and serve espresso coffee* Serve food and beverage Use hospitality skills effectively

C E E C

S S S E

15 15 40 20

Cluster D: Café Culture Role play, written questioning, observation of practical work, student reflection, portfolio of evidence NOTE: person with THREE years’ Industry Experience must be involved in assessment. *Final assessment is to occur during term 4 as per the assessment schedule. Training can be undertaken from term 1 onwards to develop student skills and collect evidence to contribute to assessment.

Term 7

BSBWOR203 SITHIND002

Work effectively with others Source and use information on the hospitality industry

C C

M M

15 20

Cluster E: Working in the Hospitality Industry Written questioning, student reflection

NESA requires students to study a minimum of 240 hours to meet Preliminary and HSC requirements.

Total Hours 245 Units of competency from the HSC focus areas will be included in the optional HSC examination.

NESA requires students to study a minimum of 240 hours to meet Preliminary and HSC requirements.

Total Hours 245 Units of competency from the HSC focus areas will be included in the optional HSC examination.

Student Responsibilities Checklist

I am familiar with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements for the satisfactory completion of a course and for satisfactory attendance.

I have successfully completed minimum standards in numeracy, reading and writing at level 3 or 4.

I have a copy of the assessment schedule for EACH course I am studying and am aware of specific course requirements.

I am aware of the assessment policies and procedures of Alexandria Park Community School as detailed in this manual and abide by them.

I understand my class teacher will give me formal written notification two weeks before an assessment task, but it is my responsibility to check when tasks are due.

I know it is the responsibility of students, including students on work placement or extended leave to check whether an assessment task has been issued in their absence.

I do not interfere with the progress of other students.

I will make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks.

I have recorded due dates for assessment tasks and class work in a diary.

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Assessment planner 2020-2021

Term Four 2020

2-6 Nov

9-13 Nov

16-20 Nov

23-27 Nov

30 Nov-4

Dec

7-11 Dec

14-16 Dec

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Date Task Date Task Date Task

Term One 2021

25-29 Jan

1-5 Feb

8-12 Feb

15-19 Feb

22-26 Feb

1-5 March

8-12 March

15-19 March

22-26 March

29 – 31

March Week

1 Week

2 Week

3 Week

4 Week

5 Week

6 Week

7 Week

8 Week

9 Week

10


Term Two 2021

19- 23 April

26- 30 April

3-7 May

10-14 May

17-21 May

24-28 May

31 May to 4 June

7-11 June

14-18 June

21-25 June

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10


Term Three 2021

12-16 July

19-23 July

26 - 30 July

2-6 Aug

9-13 August

16-20 August

23-27 August

30 August

to 3 Sept

6-10 Sept

13-17 Sept

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5 Week 6 Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

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